Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to Rwanda, its people, or its culture: Describes something originating from or connected to the country of Rwanda in East Africa.

2. Noun:

   • A person from Rwanda: A native or inhabitant of Rwanda.

Examples

• Adjective:

  • The Rwandan government announced a new policy. (The government of Rwanda announced a new policy.)
  • She is studying Rwandan history. (She is studying the history of Rwanda.)

• Noun:

  • He is a Rwandan who works for an international organization. (He is a person from Rwanda who works for an international organization.)
  • The Rwandans I met were very welcoming. (The people from Rwanda I met were very welcoming.)

Advanced Usage

• "Rwandan-born": Born in Rwanda, though not necessarily currently living there.
  • The Rwandan-born artist now exhibits her work globally.

Variants and Related Words

• Rwanda (n): The country in East Africa.
• Rwandese (adj/n): An alternative, though less common, adjective and noun form with the same meaning as "Rwandan."

Synonyms

• Of Rwanda (adj): Pertaining to Rwanda.
• Rwandese (adj/n): (Synonymous variant).

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to Rwanda
   • Rwandan mountains

Noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Rwanda